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DV62 YGJ

2012 Hyundai I40

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,792 mi
Last recorded123,792 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai I4080,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 YGJ
MakeHyundai
ModelI40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER EDG + INNER EDGE VERY LOW !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LEGAL LIMIT ON OUTER EDG + INNER EDGE VERY LOW !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 110,352 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,411 miles

Knock in steering

Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,360 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 74,544 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 10 Jan 2020 70,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 67,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside front jets (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,851 miles

Nearside Rear uneven wear

Offside Rear uneven wear

Fail 25 Jan 2016 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear uneven wear

Offside Rear uneven wear

How Reliable is the Hyundai I40?

Based on 267,133 MOT tests across 28,541 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,118
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
28,541
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,182
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DV62 YGJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40 in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai I40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 80,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai I40 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV62 YGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai I40 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai I40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV62 YGJ is a 2012 Hyundai I40, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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